Enrollment
686
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AL
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010291001143
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Russellville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010291001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Russellville, Alabama, enrolling 686 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 686 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 686 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Russellville's public schools, it stands alongside Belgreen High School (588 students): West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.3:1).
Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students) and Russellville Middle School (600 students) alongside West Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,693
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 30.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville City, which includes West Elementary School.
$12,693
Per student
+2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 53.1%
Federal 22.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~686 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
41.2% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Russellville City?
Besides West Elementary School, Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students), Russellville Middle School (600 students), and Russellville Elementary School (576 students). See the Russellville City district page for the complete list.
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